Listen to EOL Episode 9: The Boa Maneuver
Introduction
Hi, how was your summer? See any good movies? TV? Read any books? So, yeah its been a … while since our last episode. This little thing we try to avoid called “real life” got in the way. And we are really really sorry that happened. We are happy to be back on track with our little podcast and we hope you like Episode Number 9, Number 9, number .. er um 9 a lot. We are already in the process of stapling 3 by 5 cards together into Pyramid hats that will eventually be Episode 10. Stay tuned! Oh, and thanks a million to Eric Troupe for coming in and doing a stellar job in the 3rd chair.
But what else would you expect from a guy who does a podcast called “Monkeys Took My Jetpack”?
Before we even left the station, we mentioned the amazing Doctor Who Table Top RPG. To learn more about the Cubical Seven Doctor Who games mentioned visit this site
Also, Ranger mentioned the classic Table Top RPG company White Wolf. Here is an unofficial site that does a great job at detailing the history and the systems of the company.
Abomination:
We decided to change it up this time around and we discuss music instead of movies. And to get us started we delve into this article that talks about Classic Rock songs that are just plain worn out.
6 classic songs that started off as jokes
In the Nexus: Secret Menus
We begin with this Lifehacker article on secret menus at coffee shops
The secret menu McDonald’s doesn’t want you to know about
McDonald’s Secret Menus that Failed
Ranger has been forbidden to shop at Teavana for their most excellent Tea and Tea Accessories. Its one more vice he doesn’t need!
Pizza Hut are you listening? Bring back the Priazzo!
Nom, Nom, Nom
Homework: Easter Candy
Ranger offered to Rockstar some of his faves. He figured she would like the York Peppermint Patty Eggs
Ranger, however, knew that the Cocanut M&M Eggs would not be in her favor. But did you know you could personalize M&Ms to your liking? Check this out to learn more…
Eric desires a little Bit O honey
Ranger says that the goodness of the classic Bird’s nest candies brings back happy Easter thoughts
Ranger notes that all your old favorite candies from the past, and more, exist at Dylan’s Candy Bar
We wonder what the cholesterol level is for those living in the McDonaldland Universe
Don’t remember the King and his Burger King Food Court? Relive those fond memories by reading this
How about a maple Bacon Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts?
or, would you try the Peanut Butter and jelly hamburger?
oh, how about the 12 Egg Omelet
New homework: What is your favorite BBQ?
Whatcha Been Consumin’?
Ranger:
Ranger’s loving the new additions to Halfbrick’s Jet pack Joyride
The grand rewatch of Star Trek Deep Space Nine has begun
he is also trying to teach his mother about the finer points of BritComs with “Father Ted”
Before he was the new Scottie in Star Trek, before he was “Shaun of the Dead”, he was in the 20something comedy series “Spaced”.
And Ranger actually watched something non Sci Fi for a change with the viewing of the “True Grit’ remake
Rockstar:
Star Trek books including:
Captain’s Peril: William Shatner
Star Trek Generations: J.M. Dillard
Ranger busts out the knowledge on Star Trek Generations. Learn even more from the ImDB Trivia page
Blind Geek:
Netflix has all the new Series of Doctor Who. Here is a beginners guide for viewing the show
Catch up on “Castle” with Hulu
Between The Covers
The new Dark Tower is here! Rockstar and Ranger discuss ‘A Wind Through The Keyhole”
Previous homework: Divergent by Veronica Roth
New Homework: Demon and Freedom by Daniel Suarez
Quotes
How was this not in the movie “Rhinestone” soundtrack? Dolly Parton singing “Stairway to Heaven”
The musical stylings of I Ron Butterfly
We come from the land of the ice and snow
Find out how they do that middle solo for the Karaoke version of “Don’t Fear The Reeper”
Hey everybody, its Music Time!
The song that meant you suffered through the 90s, “More Than Words”
In violent times… Shout!
We can keep you young and tender
Hold on tight to your Luck Dragon
There’s always time for McDonald’s
Meet Sir Shake A Lot, not to be confused with Sir Mix A lot of course
Poisoning Pigeons In the Park with Skittles and Beer
If we don’t start soon George Lucas is going to change it again
Superman Movie Table Read Excerpt
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